Top 10: Construction Technology Companies

Construction technology (ConTech) utilises innovative tools, software and automated machinery which works to boost productivity, sustainability and safety within building projects.

Tools such as BIM, drones, AI, 3D printing and robotics all help tackle some of the main concerns within the industry, such as labour shortages, rising costs and efficiency delays. 

Through this, construction leaders are seeing untapped potential, lowered costs and greater efficiency across operations without sacrificing safety or responsibility.

Today, Construction Digital takes a look at the top 10 construction technology companies which are implementing innovative technologies in order to unlock value across the industry.

10. OpenSpace

Founded: 2017
CEO: Jeevan Kalanithi

OpenSpace utilises a range of 360° cameras and AI in order to get accurate imagery of a construction site, allowing it to effortlessly track progress through the automatic pinning of photos. OpenSpace BIM (Building Information Modeling) offers clarity in an easy manner, allowing leaders to view the model and 360 images side by side in order to see errors and differences clearly. 

With its drone mapping capabilities, leaders can capture more and see more, gaining deeper insights into each project.

9. Beekeeper

Founded: 2012
CEO: Cristian Grossmann

Beekeeper acts as an all-in-one app for frontline teams, offering better connection, engagement and streamlined processes across operations. It gives teams access to tools, information and support as they work, including schedules and tasks. 

It aids construction workers by keeping crews connected with real-time communication across job sites, which results in reduced delays and improved project performance. Through Beekeeper, construction leaders can ensure job sites operate smoothly, with improved safety and efficiency as well as more shared insights.

8. ALICE Technologies

Founded: 2015
CEO: Rene Morkos

ALICE Technologies helps general contractors to create, explore and update construction scheduled, while also reducing risk, cutting construction costs and reducing build time. It works with construction leaders across infrastructure, industrial and commercial construction sectors.

Its aim is to challenge rising labour costs and labour shortages, alongside the need to use resources more efficiently and sustainably. As large construction projects often run behind schedule, ALICE aims to develop faster and reduce extra production costs.

7. Bridgit

Founded: 2012
CEO: Mallorie Brodie

Bridgit AI is an assistant which is purpose-built for construction workforce planning, transforming data into helpful insights to ensure transparency and understanding across the workforce. Through Bridgit, contractors can manage their workforce and maintain efficiency across projects.

Bridgit AI is a 24/7 workforce planning assistant, surpassing disconnected work systems to unlock value and bring clarity to each project. It runs scenarios for upcoming projects, allowing teams to see the potential impact and resourcing gaps.

6. Buildertrend

Founded: 2006
CEO: Dan Houghton

Buildertrend has solutions catered to each purpose, whether the project is for home builders, remodelers or specialty contractors. It helps across project management, communication, sales and finances.

The platform aids across every stage of a project, from estimates and schedules, to bids and takeoff, across change orders and client updates, to invoices and warranties. With Buildertrend, its cloud-based tools can help make processes more straightforward and more cost-effective, through open and transparent operating.

5. Trimble

Platform: GPS/Laser, Viewpoint, e-Builder
Founded: 1978
CEO: Robert Painter

With Trimble's connected hardware and software solutions, business leaders can undertake streamlined operations. It can be applied across the design and construction of buildings, operation and maintenance of infrastructure and global supply chains, ensuring that projects can work uninterrupted. 

Trimble uses 3D modelling and data analytics to innovate across construction projects and help leaders grow their businesses. It aids in real-time agility to solve real-world problems and unlock new ways of thinking for its clients.

4. Bentley Systems

Founded: 1984
CEO: Nicholas Cumins

Bentley Systems operates with infrastructure digital twins in order to synchronise work, develop greater visibility and make data more simple. Through this, it helps clients make data-driven decisions to ensure sustainable and resilient operations that can uphold in the future and unlock value for its stakeholders. 

Its digital twin solutions are designed for infrastructure professionals, engineering firms, owner-operators, and their supply chains, in order to eliminate silos, bring together data and create more collaboration across the project.

3. Procore

Founded: 2002
CEO: Ajei Gopal

By using Procore, construction leaders can increase capacity across the job site, through the application of AI and automation. Procore helps automate routine tasks in order to make faster and more certain decisions through the unlocking of foresight. 

Through utilising its assets, construction companies can gain help across project execution, cost management, resource management and project lifecycle management. Leaders can take control of project financials and optimise across equipment, time and crew.

2. Oracle

Platform: Primavera P6 and Aconex
Founded: 1977
CEO: Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia

Oracle offers comprehensive and integrated cloud applications and cloud platform services, with tailored solutions to construction and engineering. It connects project teams and empowers decision-makers. Moreover, it helps leaders synchronise work across planning, delivery and operations, allowing for continuous improvement across an organisation.

Oracle Aconex allows for the end-to-end management of processes alongside the elimination of barriers for collaboration. Through this, leaders can unlock value across their supplier and client base, with increased visibility and resource management. It includes an unalterable audit trail to minimise disputes across projects and ensure they remain on track for successful completion.

Its Primavera P6 solution allows for the management of projects of any size, working to prioritise, plan, manage and execute projects. Through this, project managers can coordinate costs, schedule multiple projects simultaneously and gain status updates from team members.

1. Autodesk

Founded: 1982
CEO: Andrew Anagnost

Autodesk offers results that are safer, faster and less complex. As a result, it is trusted by builders on more than two million projects. Autodesk Forma (previously Autodesk Construction Cloud) offers a collaborative space for teams, with is both secure and quick to access, allowing teams to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Autodesk Forma can be integrated into existing software, providing a seamless exchanging of data analytics and document management. Its offerings provide real-time insights into costs, schedules and more – ensuring projects stay on time and keeping each one in order. It allows construction teams to spend less time on planning and more time on construction, without sacrificing safety or quality.

The company leverages BIM, geographic information systems and cloud-based data in order to provide high-quality smart infrastructure solutions. It integrated IoT and real-time data in order to ensure the safety and improved operational efficiency of infrastructure.